DR. RICHARD GINSBURG D.O.
NPI 1689661860
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Montgomery, AL

NPI Status: Active since October 03, 2005

Contact Information

4146 CARMICHAEL RD STE B
MONTGOMERY, AL
ZIP 36106
Phone: (334) 262-3737
Fax: (334) 262-8955

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

About RICHARD GINSBURG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Ginsburg, an internist established in Montgomery, Alabama with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689661860 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number DO140 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1689661860
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD GINSBURG D.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4146 CARMICHAEL RD STE B MONTGOMERY, AL 36106
Location Phone
(334) 262-3737
Location Fax
(334) 262-8955
Mailing Address
4146 CARMICHAEL RD STE B MONTGOMERY, AL 36106
Mailing Phone
(334) 262-3737
Mailing Fax
(334) 262-8955
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-03-2005
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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An internist like Richard Ginsburg is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Taxonomy Code
207RG0100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
DO140
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207RG0100XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology

OS004860L (PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C34785MEDICARE UPIN (02)AL 
51033368OTHER (01)ALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1689661860, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 70

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1689661860.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4146 CARMICHAEL RD STE B
MONTGOMERY, AL 36106

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689661860, enumerated as an "individual" on October 03, 2005.

The provider is located at 4146 CARMICHAEL RD STE B MONTGOMERY, AL 36106 and the phone number is (334) 262-3737.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.